WATCH: Troy Aikman, Russell Yurk criticize controversial pass interference call against 49ers vs. Colts

by: Brian Jones 23 hours ago brianjones_93

Troy Aikman and Russell Yurk had a problem with a pass interference call during the San Francisco 49ers vs. Indianapolis Colts game on Monday night. Late in the second quarter, Colts QB Philip Rivers threw a deep pass to wide receiver Alec Pierce. 49ers cornerback Darrell Luter Jr. appeared to have broken up the play, but the officials called pass interference on him.

“The ball is a little underthrown,” Troy Aikman said on the ESPN broadcast. “I actually think Luter plays this pretty well.”

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Russell Yurk then shared his thoughts on the play. “I agree, Troy,” he said. “They’re hand-fighting a little. I don’t see any clear restrictions. I don’t like that as a foul.”

The pass interference call was big for the Colts because they ended up kicking a field goal to cut the 49ers’ lead to 24-17 before halftime. But even if the penalty wasn’t called, the Colts looked strong with Rivers, who threw two touchdown passes and 175 yards in the first half.

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